It was a blustery, beautiful, West Coast day; entirely appropriate for this Parksville couple who so love the sea. I hadn't met Darren and Kelly prior to their wedding day, but Kelly and I had exchanged several emails leading up to the event, and I had spoken with their officiant, Barbara Densmore. I had a sense of what the wedding would be like, but I had no idea that the couple, the setting and the ceremony would be so ridiculously beautiful. Really.
Photographers are beauty-seekers, so you can imagine how exciting it is when a photographer is completely surrounded by gorgeousness! That's how I felt at Kelly and Darren's wedding. Everywhere I looked; at the scenery, the bride and groom, the guests, the piper, the flowers, the kilts, and yes, even the seaweed......I saw beauty.
There were also many elements to the ceremony that were lovely. For example, every guest had an opportunity to hold the wedding bands and bless them, and everyone present threw a wishing stone into the ocean for the couple.
I am grateful to Kelly and Darren for trusting me to document their truly spectacular day. I wish you smooth sailing and a lifetime of happiness together!
